if someone ignored the rule and committed the unforgivable sin, would the evidence be:

heard? neitherseen? yes to rule one, no to rule twofelt? no to rule one, yes to rule twosmelt? neither

other?

By Simon Downham (Beroean) on Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 11:59 pm:

after thinking about the above questions, would the evidence linger after the event? noOr just be evident in an instant and then no more? yes, although 'instant' may last a few seconds in either case

By Lisa (Dlcygnet) on Sunday, July 17, 2005 - 07:30 am:

Are the rules to do with... interactions with other people? yes to bothinteractions between siblings? yes, but not exclusivelyGeneral behavior? no - two specific instances of behaviourManners? yessish - but I doubt whether either of these 'rules' would appear in any etiquette book

Could these interactions take place in a car? Are they common things that happen on long car rides? Is they the sort of rules that, if violated, would cause somebody to yell, "If you kids don't stop it, I'm turning this car around!" E.g. Don't poke your sister. Don't violate each other's personal space. If not... Are these rules applicable to behavior in... the house? a store? a pool? outside? work? family reunions? anywhere? anytime?

Rule 1 Does it involve the physical action of the potential culprit? yes

Rule 2 physical contact relevant? yes if the rule is obeyed is it still felt? NO

By Lisa (Dlcygnet) on Sunday, July 17, 2005 - 07:09 pm:

Could these interactions take place in a car? only rule twoAre they common things that happen on long car rides? possibly for rule two onlyIs they the sort of rules that, if violated, would cause somebody to yell, "If you kids don't stop it, I'm turning this car around!" noE.g. Don't poke your sister. nopeDon't violate each other's personal space. this is relevant for rule twoIf not... Are these rules applicable to behavior in... the house? rule one yes, rule two, not necessarilya store? rule one no, rule two very unlikely but possiblea pool? rule one never, rule two unlikely but possibleoutside? rule one, no, rule two possiblework? only rule twofamily reunions? both possibleanywhere? rule one, no - it's a specific place. Rule two, yes anytime? both yes, subject to the relevant conditions

Is Rule 1 specifically aimed at young members of the family? or are adults required to follow it as well? Is Rule 2 specifically aimed at young members of the family? or are adults required to follow it as well?

Rule 1 concerns an action which can be seen but not heard, and can't be done in a car? Does it involve movement? (Eg Don't hop on the staircase?) Does it involve communication? (Eg Don't stick your tongue out at the teacher?)